Service Dog Receives His Own College Diploma at Owner's Graduation

 Justin the service dog fetched himself something special at his owner's tradition.

The canine companion received a college diploma from Seton Hall University in New Jersey at the school's graduation, which he walked with his graduating owner Grace Mariani.

During Mariani's commencement ceremony at the Prudential Center on Monday, the pup celebrated along with his owner as she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree — and then was gifted with some paperwork of his own.

Justin, who accompanied Mariani to her classes during college, was handed a diploma from Seton Hall President Joseph E. Nyre in a sweet viral clip.

In the video, Justin grabs his diploma with his mouth while the crowd cheers on the canine and Mariani. Nyre throws up his hands to celebrate the dog, Mariani, and the pair's achievements.

NJ.com reported that the service dog is 6 years old, a surprising age for a college diploma holder.

Fellow alum and current Seton Hall students commended both Justin and Mariani for their accomplishments on Twitter, with some tweeting that Justin must've been "so proud" of Mariani, and others calling the clip a "wonderful moment.

Justin isn't the only service dog who should be proud of himself. In October, a 10-year-old black Labrador retriever named Joska got a special honor of her own.

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